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大学英语预备阶段练习（一大学英语预备阶段练习（一)(Unit 14）Word BuildingWord BuildingDirectionsDirections:Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given in the brackets.:Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words given in the brackets.1.1.Thank you very much for yourThank you very much for your_advice.I followed it and succeeded at last.advice.I followed it and succeeded at last.(value(value）2.2.His business has _His business has _rapidly since his brother came to helprapidly since his brother came to help。（development)development)3.3.After a two-day discussion,we finally found a _ to the difficult problemAfter a two-day discussion,we finally found a _ to the difficult problem。(solve(solve）4.4.PricesPrices_high for quite a whilehigh for quite a while。People began to complain about itPeople began to complain about it。（remainingremaining）5.5.I dont thinkI dont think it _ to finish all the work today.We can go on with it tomorrow.(necessityit _ to finish all the work today.We can go on with it tomorrow.(necessity）6.6.It is obviously notIt is obviously not_to leave a 3-year-old boy alone at hometo leave a 3-year-old boy alone at home。(properly)(properly)7.7.The tourists saw a beautiful _ when they climbed onto the top of the mountainThe tourists saw a beautiful _ when they climbed onto the top of the mountain。（scene)scene)8.8.Traveling in the desert is a challenging _ to most peopleTraveling in the desert is a challenging _ to most people。（inexperienceinexperience）9.9._，I dont think it possible to finish the task in two daysI dont think it possible to finish the task in two days。(person)(person)10.10.The government must make sure that the economy is developed in the right _The government must make sure that the economy is developed in the right _。(direct)(direct)Vocabulary and StructureVocabulary and StructureDirectionsDirections：Choose the best one from the four choices to complete the sentenceChoose the best one from the four choices to complete the sentence。11.11.The temperatureThe temperature_ throughout the day in that part of the country._ throughout the day in that part of the country.A.veryA.veryB.remainsB.remainsC C。differsdiffersD.variesD.varies12.12.The game is full of violence and will certainly have a badThe game is full of violence and will certainly have a bad_on young players.on young players.A A。meaningmeaningB.painB.painC C。losslossD D。influenceinfluence13.13.The warm-hearted elderly lady downstairs is always _ to help others.The warm-hearted elderly lady downstairs is always _ to help others.A A。realrealB B。readyreadyC.practicalC.practicalD D。politepolite14.14.The question is _ difficult in the exam todayThe question is _ difficult in the exam today。Dont you think soDont you think so？A.thereforeA.thereforeB B。sincesinceC.ratherC.ratherD.otherwiseD.otherwise15.15.She used to live in a lovely _ building near the seaShe used to live in a lovely _ building near the sea。A A。3-story3-storyB.3-storiesB.3-storiesC C。3-classed3-classedD D。3 3classesclasses16.16.There are different _ of transport in big cities for you to choose when you go out.There are different _ of transport in big cities for you to choose when you go out.A.meansA.meansB B。meanmeanC.meaningsC.meaningsD.meaningD.meaning17.17.They did not take a rest until the job was _ finished.They did not take a rest until the job was _ finished.A A。straightlystraightlyB B。speciallyspeciallyC C。completelycompletelyD.fairlyD.fairly18.18.The bookstore owner _ the old magazines with a new ones to attract more readers.The bookstore owner _ the old magazines with a new ones to attract more readers.A.requiredA.requiredB.reviewedB.reviewedC C。repeatedrepeatedD D。replacedreplaced19.19.Would you like to buy the bookWould you like to buy the book？It is _ readingIt is _ reading。A A。worthyworthyB B。firmfirmC C。furtherfurtherD D。worthworth20.20.She wears sunglasses to _ her eyes from the sunshine in summer.She wears sunglasses to _ her eyes from the sunshine in summer.A A。prepareprepareB.produceB.produceC.protectC.protectD D。provideprovide21.21.We all like her very much for her pleasantWe all like her very much for her pleasant _：kindkind，gentle and warmgentle and warmhearted.hearted.A A。charactercharacterB B。chancechanceC C。chairmanchairmanD D。skillsskills22.22.All the students enjoyed the wonderful _All the students enjoyed the wonderful _by the professor that afternoon.by the professor that afternoon.A A。discussiondiscussionB.lectureB.lectureC.adviceC.adviceD.solutionD.solution23.23.If you have confidence in yourself firstIf you have confidence in yourself first，you will not be _ by others easily.you will not be _ by others easily.A.A.wonwonB B。doubleddoubledC.defeatedC.defeated。D D。delayeddelayed24.24.The little girl developed a strong _ on her new friendsThe little girl developed a strong _ on her new friends。1A A。dependencedependenceB.developmentB.developmentC.independenceC.independenceD.differenceD.difference25.25.The student from the countryside was forced to quit school forThe student from the countryside was forced to quit school for_ of money._ of money.A A。loveloveB B。lacklackC.lendingC.lendingD D。looklook26.26.Jack came to London for theJack came to London for the_ of seeing his girl friend_ of seeing his girl friend。A.purposeA.purposeB B。supportsupportC C。sidesideD.senseD.sense27.27.TheThe_ of the pupils in our class have brown eyes;only three have blue eyes._ of the pupils in our class have brown eyes;only three have blue eyes.A A。mattermatterB.masterB.masterC.majorC.majorD D。majoritymajority28.28.Have youHave you_ your childhood dream of becoming a designer?_ your childhood dream of becoming a designer?A A。metmetB.realizedB.realizedC C。accompaniedaccompaniedD D。filledfilled29.29.He _ at meHe _ at me，and then asked me a questionand then asked me a question。A.startedA.startedB.staredB.staredC.setC.setD D。sentsent30.30.I have _I have _for my secretary to meet you tomorrow.for my secretary to meet you tomorrow.A.arrangedA.arrangedB B。solvedsolvedC.offeredC.offeredD.directedD.directed31.31.He didnt study at all this semesterHe didnt study at all this semester。_，he failed in the final examinationhe failed in the final examination。A.In other wordsA.In other wordsB B。As a resultAs a resultC C。As soon asAs soon asD.In factD.In fact32.32.He threw away his old shirt and bought a new _.He threw away his old shirt and bought a new _.A.onesA.onesB B。thingthingC.turnC.turnD D。oneone33.33.There must be someone to _ our dog when we are on holiday abroad.There must be someone to _ our dog when we are on holiday abroad.A A。care aboutcare aboutB B。carecareC C。care ofcare ofD.care forD.care for34.34.He can be trusted _ some degreeHe can be trusted _ some degree。A A。ononB B。forforC.toC.toD D。byby35.35.Peter has just arrivedPeter has just arrived，and I didnt know heand I didnt know he_ until last night_ until last night。A.had comeA.had comeB.was comingB.was comingC.will comeC.will comeD.is to comeD.is to come36.36.The teacher wants to know whether weThe teacher wants to know whether we_our papers.our papers.A A。had handed inhad handed inB B。would hand inwould hand inC C。have handed inhave handed inD D。are handing inare handing in37.37.The minute theyThe minute they_therethere，they began to workthey began to work。A A。gotgotB.were gettingB.were gettingC C。were to getwere to getD.would getD.would get38.38.Before I _ him a week he tried to borrow money from meBefore I _ him a week he tried to borrow money from me。A.knowA.knowB B。had knownhad knownC.came to knowC.came to knowD.had been knowingD.had been knowing39.39.They dont know _ they should look for the lost childThey dont know _ they should look for the lost child。A A。wherewhereB.thatB.thatC.whateverC.whateverD.whoeverD.whoever40.40.With the development of the computersWith the development of the computers，it is _ man has suddenly become a millionaire of the mindit is _ man has suddenly become a millionaire of the mind。A A。thatthatB.as ifB.as ifC.likeC.likeD.asD.as Reading ComprehensionReading ComprehensionDirectionsDirections:There are 3 reading passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished:There are 3 reading passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinishedstatementsstatements。For each of them there are four choices marked AFor each of them there are four choices marked A，B,C and DB,C and D。You should decide on the bestYou should decide on the bestchoice.choice.Passage 1Passage 1In reading scienceIn reading science，a heading(a heading(标题）标题）often gives a clue(often gives a clue(线索线索)to a problem that is going to be discussed.)to a problem that is going to be discussed.。Getting the problem clearly in your mind is the first step to take in studying such materialGetting the problem clearly in your mind is the first step to take in studying such material。You are advised to doYou are advised to dothis in reading science articlesthis in reading science articles。1.Read the title and think about it.1.Read the title and think about it.22 2。Read all of the headings.You should get a clear idea of what the problems are without reading anything butRead all of the headings.You should get a clear idea of what the problems are without reading anything butthe headings.the headings.3 3。NextNext，read the article all the way through carefully.Each time you come to a heading that names a problem,read the article all the way through carefully.Each time you come to a heading that names a problem,read the paragraphsread the paragraphs（段落）段落）under that heading to find out:1.more information about the problemunder that heading to find out:1.more information about the problem；2.how the2.how theproblem may be metproblem may be met。4141。This passage offers advice on _This passage offers advice on _。A A。how to read titles and headingshow to read titles and headingsB B。how to find headings in an articlehow to find headings in an articleC.what problems to be discussed in science articleC.what problems to be discussed in science article D D.how to read science material.how to read science material42.It is advisable for you _42.It is advisable for you _。A.to read the heading which you think is the titleA.to read the heading which you think is the titleB.to read the heading that names a problemB.to read the heading that names a problemC.to read one heading and the paragraph under it each timeC.to read one heading and the paragraph under it each timeD.to read the headings onlyD.to read the headings only43.Read the whole article after _43.Read the whole article after _。A.you have got all the information about the problem BA.you have got all the information about the problem B。you understand the titleyou understand the titleC.you have read one paragraph after anotherC.you have read one paragraph after anotherD D。you are clear about what to be discussedyou are clear about what to be discussed44.Y44.You read the whole article carefully _.ou read the whole article carefully _.A.to get all the headingsA.to get all the headingsB.to see how the problem is discussedB.to see how the problem is discussedC C。to name problemsto name problemsD D。to think about the titleto think about the title45.Which is not true according to the passage?45.Which is not true according to the passage?A A。Reading headings could help you understand the material better.Reading headings could help you understand the material better.B B。It is not necessary to know the problem clearly when reading science.It is not necessary to know the problem clearly when reading science.C.You should read all the headings to understand the material completely.C.You should read all the headings to understand the material completely.D D。After you read the headings,you should also read the whole passage carefullyAfter you read the headings,you should also read the whole passage carefully。Passage 2Passage 2In the traditionalIn the traditional（传统的）（传统的）marriage,the man worked at a job to earn money for the family,marriage,the man worked at a job to earn money for the family,Most men workedMost men workedin an office,a factoryin an office,a factory，or some other place away from the homeor some other place away from the home。Since the man earned the moneySince the man earned the money，they paidthey paidthe bills(the bills(帐帐)。The money was used for food,clothes,the houseThe money was used for food,clothes,the house，and other family needsand other family needs。The man made most ofThe man made most ofthe decisions.He was the bossthe decisions.He was the boss。In the traditional marriageIn the traditional marriage，the woman seldom worked away from the house.She stayed at home to care forthe woman seldom worked away from the house.She stayed at home to care forthethe childrenchildren andand herher husband.husband.SheShe cookedcooked meals,meals,cleanedcleaned thethe househouse，washedwashed thethe clothesclothes,and,and diddid otherotherhouseworkhousework。Her job at home was very important.Her job at home was very important.In recent years,many couplesIn recent years,many couples（夫妇）（夫妇）continue to have a traditional relationship of the kind.The man has a jobcontinue to have a traditional relationship of the kind.The man has a joband earns the money for the family.The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house.Manyand earns the money for the family.The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house.ManyAmericansAmericans areare happyhappy withwith thethe kindkind ofof marriage.Butmarriage.But somesome otherother AmericansAmericans havehave a a differentdifferent impressionimpression ofofmarriage and family responsibilities(marriage and family responsibilities(责任）责任）。There are two important differences in maleThere are two important differences in male（男性）（男性）and femaleand female（女性（女性)roles()roles(角色角色)now.One is that both men)now.One is that both menand women have many more choices.They may choose to marry or to stay single.They may choose to work orand women have many more choices.They may choose to marry or to stay single.They may choose to work orstay at home.Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for themstay at home.Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them。A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities areA second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities aresharedshared。The husband and wife may choose to have childrenThe husband and wife may choose to have children，or they may notor they may not。If they have children,the manIf they have children,the mantake care of them some of the timetake care of them some of the time，all of the time or not at allall of the time or not at all。The woman may want to stay at home and takeThe woman may want to stay at home and takecare of the childrencare of the children。Or she may want to go to work.Men and women now decide these things
